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  • Jeff Strite avatar

    The - First Light - Factor Series

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on Oct 5, 2008
    based on 54 ratings
     | 26,249 views

    To some people, the world is a dark and difficult experience. But in the midst of their frustration, there is the hint of eternity that makes them hope that there is something more than they are presently experiencing.

    (Twenty years ago I heard a preacher give a sermon with the same kinds of opening and closing illustrations. It left such an impression on me that I have waited all this time to preach this specific sermon.) OPEN: Nine men lay trapped more than 200 feet beneath the ground in a coal mine in ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Here Comes The Judge

    Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Oct 16, 2008
    based on 34 ratings
     | 7,414 views

    Everyone and every thing will be judged on the judgment day but there are some specific matters that the Lord may judge more critically. Here they are: 1- God will judge ungodly acts 2- God will judge ungodly words

    INTRO.- ILL.- A young Bible college student was witnessing in a suburb of Atlanta. As he approached one house, there was an elderly gentleman sitting on the porch. He said, “Are you a Christian?” The old man said, “No, I’m a Smith. The Christians live two doors down.” “You don’t understand. ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Honouring Christ In Family Roles --Headship And Submission Series

    Contributed by Gordon Weatherby on Aug 1, 2017
     | 6,046 views

    We often feel that marriage should be governed by society and what seems acceptable in this world. For the Christian, God has established in His word roles for the man and woman.

    HONOURING CHRIST IN FAMILY ROLES Colossians 3:18-4:1 January 29, 2017 You may go to the following link to listen to an MP3 recording of this message: http://chirb.it/fnghJh INTRODUCTION: 1.) When we look to the Scriptures, God has placed a very high importance on the family. ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Foundational Thanksgiving Series

    Contributed by Terry Laughlin on Nov 22, 2015
    based on 1 rating
     | 11,977 views

    Today, it appears the Thanksgiving season is open season to make merchandise of the Gospel with the purpose of making money. To use the Thanksgiving season as an prelude to touching the Holy things of God with unholy hands is an insult to the Lord who has given us the blessings we enjoy

    Foundational Thanksgiving Understanding Our For Fathers Heart Introduction: The tradition of Thanksgiving in America and it's focus on God and His blessing date way back, such as: "The main thrust of celebrating Thanksgiving here in America, is from the familiar story of the Pilgrim's ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    When You’re With Jesus, Expect Surprises

    Contributed by Craig Condon on Sep 5, 2015
     | 8,639 views

    Have you ever noticed that Jesus often does things that we don’t expect him to do? Take the stories we read in Mark 7:24-37, for example. He does two things that we don’t expect him to do.

    Have you ever noticed that Jesus often does things that we don’t expect him to do? Take the stories we read in Mark 7:24-37, for example. He does two things that we don’t expect him to do. First, Jesus gave an uncharacteristically rude and abrupt reply to the woman’s request for ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

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    The Most Important Things

    Contributed by John Telgren on Feb 23, 2017
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    Love is the highest priority in our life because God is love. We must remember that it is God that defines and demonstrates what true, godly love looks like

    I have been spending a lot of time lately reflecting on the nature of love. There are those that define love in so many ways. There was a time when I would have automatically thought of unbelievers as being the ones who have all of these various ways of defining love. But I have come to realize ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    No-One Is Invincible Series

    Contributed by Andrew Drury on Mar 26, 2015
     | 8,849 views

    How God moves in judgement

    Below is the outline of the sermon, I preached on Sunday 19 January 2014 at West Ewell Evangelical Church, Surrey - the first in a series on the book of Nahum. Nahum 1: 1 - 14 Introduction to the Book Nineveh is 280 miles north of Babylon and 600 miles east of Jerusalem, in modern Iraq. It was ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

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    Desperate Series

    Contributed by Steve Ely on Jul 2, 2020
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,286 views

    Deliverance. We talk about it. We ask for it. We demand it. We know we need it. However, deliverance is often accompanied by dilemmas! Are we willing to hold on for freedom?

    Deliverance Dilemmas Pt. 1 - Desperate I. Introduction The load has become too heavy! When a world has become siloed by sickness! The load has become too heavy! When a nation whose pledge boldly states that we believe in liberty and justice for all instead sees vigilantes (some wearing a uniform ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Justin Steckbauer avatar

    David's Victories Over The Ammonites: How To Walk In Wisdom Series

    Contributed by Justin Steckbauer on Jul 26, 2023
     | 1,208 views

    What does David do? He gathered his entire army, and marches out against them, time to end this once and for all.

    Too many people in our world make dumb decisions and reap the consequences. The Bible calls this person a fool. But the Bible also talks about a person who lives differently. They "walk in wisdom." Let's discover how we can walk in wisdom. To do that, I think we’re going to be talking ...read more

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    Denomination: Salvation Army

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    The Other Sheep

    Contributed by John Williams Iii on Mar 22, 2021
    based on 1 rating
     | 1,793 views

    Jesus our Good Shepherd reminds us that we have other sheep that are not yet part of the fold. It has been said that these Greeks were some of those “other sheep.”

    THE OTHER SHEEP Text: John 12:20 - 33 “Someone (Ernest A. Fitzgerald) tells the story about Lou Gehrig who one day during his famed baseball career came to bat. He swung at two balls and missed. The third ball passed and the umpire called him out. Gehrig threw down the bat in ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

  • Kirk Pike avatar

    What God Wants Us To Learn About Sin From Leprosy

    Contributed by Kirk Pike on Aug 25, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 7,111 views

    How Leprosy So Clearly Depicts Sin

    Leviticus 13:2 reading 1-3 Thruout Human History Certain Words Have Brot Fear & Even Terror N2 Peoples Lives War—Tsunami—Plague[Bubonic]—Hurricane—Polio—Tornado—Cancer—Aids Another One of Those Words That Has Brot Terror To Millions Is the Word ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Chris Swanson avatar

    Are We Truly Loving Others As We Should? Series

    Contributed by Chris Swanson on Aug 27, 2023
     | 674 views

    The life of grace is the start and the first standard in the heart of a Believer.

    Those who have disdain in their hearts for their brother must be deprived of love. Jesus taught that hate is the same as murder. The life of Jesus, eternal life, cannot abide in us if we hate others. Do we detest any of our fellow Christians, or for that matter, anyone else? How can we say that we ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Walking In Wisdom: Engaging The World With Grace Colossians 4:5-6 Series

    Contributed by Dean Courtier on May 8, 2024
    based on 1 rating
     | 616 views

    Colossians 4:5-6 offers profound insights into how believers can engage with the world around them, reflecting the truth of Christ in all they do.

    Walking in Wisdom: Engaging the World with Grace Colossians 4:5-6 Introduction: Today, we explore the transformative power of wisdom and grace as we delve into Colossians 4:5-6. This passage offers profound insights into how believers can engage with the world around them, reflecting the truth of ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Paul Fritz avatar

    Paul's Attempt To Solve The Authority And Confrontation Problem In Multi-Cu

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Aug 16, 2001
    based on 17 ratings
     | 2,307 views

    PAUL’S ATTEMPT TO SOLVE THE AUTHORITY AND CONFRONTATION PROBLEM IN MULTI-CULTURAL MINISTRIES

    PAUL’S ATTEMPT TO SOLVE THE AUTHORITY AND CONFRONTATION PROBLEM IN MULTI-CULTURAL MINISTRIES Introduction - Mr. Jones, was a missionary who became known for his sensitivity to the context, customs, and culture of the people. In fact some people wondered if he was hypocritical in being quite ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Watch Out! Series

    Contributed by Darrin Hunt on Mar 21, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,998 views

    Part of a series in Philippians, we’re warned to watch out for false teachers.

    Aren’t you glad the political campaigns and phone calls are finally over?! •Every candidate was telling us how great their agenda, their plan was. •It made it almost impossible to know what they believed or promoted. •You had to look very closely at the facts and their history to get the real ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist